Architectural Review Committee Meeting

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 2, 2014 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY 580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Silva, Sullivan Members Absent: Kimzey, Searle Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Cole, Principal Planner Kinison Brown, Principal Engineer Harary, Associate Civil Engineer Llantero, Deputy City Manager of Plans and Public Works Uslar, Recording Secretary Nelson CALL TO ORDER Chair Latasa called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm. CONSENT ITEMS Christine Kemp, on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Mercurio, asked to remove item #3 from the Consent Agenda. Committee Member Dawson made a motion to approve Consent items #1 and #2, with amendments to item #1, and to remove item #3 from the Consent Agenda. Committee Member Freeman seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member Freeman, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved CONSENT ITEMS #1 and 2 and removed item #3 from the Consent Agenda: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Silva, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Kimzey, Searle ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None Approval of Minutes 1. March 19, 2014 ACTION: Approved as amended. Vice Chair Freeman requested the wording on page 6 under Committee Member Comments be changed from “under trees” to “understory trees.” Committee Member Silva said his vote in favor of approval only applies to items #1-6 of the Minutes as he was absent for items #7-9 of the March 19, 2014 meeting.  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Other Consent Items 2. Consider 2110 Del Monte Avenue (Property Restoration Services and Tileco) Sign Permit 14-087 for a Sign Program and AR Permit 14-109 to Repaint a Portion of an Existing Building; Applicants Anjanette Adams and Michael Mosebach; Owner Torras Leasing Company, LLC; C3-D2 General Commercial and Design and Development Overlay Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Adopted Resolutions approving a Sign Program and repainting a portion of the existing building at 2110 Del Monte Avenue. ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 3. Consider 1001 Hellam Street; AR Permit 12-290 for Final Architectural Review to Remodel and Add onto a Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant/Owner Elizabeth LaBonte; R-1-6 Residential Single Family Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Removed from Consent Agenda; Adopted a Resolution approving Final Architectural Review Permit 12-290 to remodel and add onto a single- family dwelling at 1001 Hellam Street. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Kimberly Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant No applicant present. Public Comments Christine Kemp, attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Mercurio, said a new door was added to the project plans that was not shown on the previous approval of November 20, 2013, and said her clients are worried the property will become a rental. She requested that the ARC remove the added door from the plans. Ms. Kemp also said height is critically important and should be displayed on all plans, Resolutions, and documents. Sam Mercurio, 1007 Hellam Street, said the project has been in progress on for over three years and has caused the loss of a shared view. He also said all parties previously agreed to a family room, and requested that the ARC remove the additional door from the plans to ensure that a rental apartment will not be added to the property in the future. Committee Member Comments In response to Committee Member Dawson’s question, Ms. Cole confirmed the door is a new addition to the plans that faces the back of the property, not the Mercurio residence. She also said City Code allows any person to rent out rooms in their residence. 2  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2014 In response to Chair Latasa’s question, Ms. Cole said doors and windows are sometimes added to plans at the Final Architectural Review state and that the proposed door is an exit door at the rear of the property. In response to Committee Member Dawson’s question, Ms. Cole said that plumbing proposed is what is reflected on the plans. Committee Member Silva said he does not see a problem with the addition of the door as minor modifications are made regularly at the Final Architectural Review Stage. Committee Member Dawson said he does not see a problem with the proposed door, but understands the concern of the Mercurios regarding an addition of a second apartment. Chair Latasa said he does not see a problem with the additional door, and that an added apartment would be enforcement issue, not an ARC issue. Committee Member Silva made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving Final Architectural Review Permit 12-290 to remodel and add onto a single-family dwelling at 1001 Hellam Street with Conditions of Approval. Committee Member Sullivan seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Silva, seconded by Committee Member Sullivan, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee Adopted a Resolution approving Final Architectural Review Permit 12-290 to remodel and add onto a single-family dwelling at 1001 Hellam Street: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Silva, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Kimzey, Searle ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Consider MST Transit Center; Simoneau Plaza; AR Permit 14-056 for Installation of an Additional Downtown Restroom (Consideration of Alternatives); Applicant City of Monterey Capital Projects Office; Owner City of Monterey; PC-D Planned Community Zoning District (Downtown Specific Plan); Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Adopted a Resolution denying Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for a Modular Sidewalk Restroom at Simoneau Plaza. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Taven M. Kinison Brown presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Bob Harary, Capital Projects, said the Portland Loo is made of quarter inch steel, weighs 6000 pounds and includes ADA compliant entries, railings, and fixtures. He also said the City Council gave clear direction to install a restroom facility at the site as soon as possible and a stick-built facility would delay the project, increase costs and not allow for relocation. Hans Uslar, Deputy City Manager of Plans and Public Works, said he understands the 3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2014 disappointment of the ARC with the Portland Loo not fitting Monterey’s style, but that the unit is what the City can afford at this time. He also said the downtown area is flooded with travelers and the City would like to make a convenient restroom facility can be monitored for illegal activity and to take the burden off surrounding business owners whose restrooms are frequently used. Mr. Uslar asked the ARC to weigh the costs and carefully consider the options presented by staff. In response to Chair Latasa’s question, Mr. Harary said there is no proposal for where to relocate the Portland Loo once Simoneau Plaza is remodeled. In response to Committee Member Silva’s question, Mr. Harary said another company also manufactures the Loo unit and, if approved, any company meeting all requirements could place a bid to supply the City with the unit. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Silva’s said the options presented by staff do not fulfill the request made by the ARC at their previous meeting for stick-built options and he does not support the Portland Loo. He also said a stick-built building would take more time to implement but would be more appropriate for the site. Vice Chair Freeman said Mr. Uslar’s comments should be taken seriously as Simoneau Plaza is constantly populated and needs a restroom. She also said the Portland Loo’s design is not consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan, but additional findings could be made to support the unit due to its temporary nature. Ms. Freeman also said she would support two Portland Loos; one in location #2 and one in location #3. Chair Latasa said he supports staff’s recommendation placing a Portland Loo in location #2 because it is a temporary, cost efficient measure until the Plaza is redesigned. Committee Member Sullivan agreed that location #2 would be the best location for a restroom facility. Committee Member Dawson said a stick-built restroom facility would not cost $300,000, and at the last ARC meeting the Committee requested mitigation such as ivy to screen the unit. In response to Committee Member Dawson and Vice Chair’s questions, Mr. Harary said Capital Projects would choose a durable restroom unit that is easy to maintain and hard to vandalize, and that purchasing and installation would take three to four months. Chair Latasa made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for a modular sidewalk restroom at Simoneau Plaza, in location #2, with the added Condition of Approval that the project returns to the ARC for selection of color and landscaping, and additional findings that the Portland Loo is temporary in nature. The motion died for lack of a second. Committee Member Silva made a motion to adopt a Resolution denying Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for a modular sidewalk restroom at Simoneau Plaza. Committee Member Sullivan seconded the motion. 4  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2014 On a motion by Committee Member Silva, seconded by Committee Member Sullivan, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee Adopted a Resolution denying Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for a modular sidewalk restroom at Simoneau Plaza: AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Freeman, Dawson, Silva, Sullivan NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Latasa ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Kimzey, Searle ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. Consider 459 Alvarado Street; AR Permit 14-057 for Preliminary Architectural Review of a Mixed Use Development and Outdoor Seating; Applicant George Ash (Architect); Owner Julie Work Beck Trust, et al/Saucito Land Company; PC-D Planned Community Zoning District (Downtown Specific Plan); Infill Environmental Checklist - Finding of No Further Review for CEQA; Visual Simulations Have Been Provided in Lieu of Staking ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving Preliminary Architectural Review for 459 Alvarado Street. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Ms. Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Jerry Anderson, Saucito Land Company, said he is extremely excited about the project and eager to start construction within the timeframe given by the City Council when water was granted. He also said the project and building design was fully guided by the Downtown Specific Plan. George Ash, project architect, said Ms. Cole has done an outstanding job familiarizing herself with the buildings and presenting the project. Regarding the Alvarado Street building, Mr. Ash said tried to pay homage to the prior building by incorporating a cornice detail and similar windows. Regarding the Tyler Street building, Mr. Ash said he wanted to create a contemporary, linear building with open fenestration and glass that was pedestrian friendly. Mr. Ash also said electrical meters will be inside the buildings, gas meters will be screened, backflow devices will be hidden low to the ground, and fire sprinklers will be located within fire sprinkler rooms in both buildings. In response to Committee Member Dawson’s question, Mr. Ash said the no parking zone falls in an easement area and extends to the neighboring area. He also said steel bollards will protect the gas meters. In response to Committee Member Silva’s question, Mr. Ash said building A includes wheelchair accessible paths shown by dashed lines on the plans, and building B will have an 18 inch projection above the roof to accommodate the elevator. In response to Vice Chair Freeman’s question, Mr. Ash said the current Tyler Street driveway will be utilized and there will be an easement will accommodate drivers in the parking lot. In response to Vice Chair Latasa’s question, Mr. Ash said the tower of building A will be roofed with clay tile, the left building will have asphalt tiles in two colors, and the flat roofs 5 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2014 will be a TPO material that is tan in color. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Dawson said he supports the project and likes many of its elements including the paseo, two stories on Alvarado Street, the horizontal lines along Tyler Street, and the placement of two buildings on the site. Committee Member Sullivan agreed with Committee Member Dawson and said the project is very well designed, appropriately sized, and will be an asset to the city. Chair Latasa concurred. Vice Chair Freeman said the project will nicely extend the Alvarado Street corridor to Tyler Street. Committee Member Dawson noted that page 125 of the ARC packet should say “.5 spaces per unit” as opposed to “5 spaces per unit,” and said he does not agree with half a parking space per unit. Committee Member Silva said he supports the project and that it will be the first mixed- use project built since adoption of the Downtown Specific Plan. He also said the strong emphasis of transparency at ground level is important for businesses and pedestrians. Chair Latasa agreed that the building is very nicely designed with successful circulation. Vice Chair Freeman made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving Preliminary Architectural Review for 459 Alvarado Street. Committee Member Sullivan seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Freeman, seconded by Committee Member Sullivan, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee Adopted a Resolution approving Preliminary Architectural Review for 459 Alvarado Street: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Silva, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Kimzey, Searle ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Vice Chair Freeman said that there are three to four major projects before the ARC that include outdoor seating, and asked the Committee if creating a sidewalk seating program for Alvarado Street would be appropriate since the Downtown Specific Plan only gives a vision of outdoor seating without specs. In response to Committee Member Silva’s question, Mr. Kinison Brown said he will follow up regarding the discrepancy in the parking ratio in the City’s Zoning Ordinance that was mentioned at a prior ARC meeting. Chair Latasa said at the Mayor’s Meeting he requested that the view sharing policy be 6  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2014 reintegrated into the City’s Zoning Ordinance. He also said it is very exciting to be involved in the changes occurring on Alvarado Street. Committee Member Silva welcomed new member Don Searle to the ARC and asked for a brief introduction. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 6. Planning Office Update  Received update  Mr. Kinison Brown said the North Fremont Specific Plan was approved at the April 1, 2014 City Council Meeting.  He also said the April 16, 2014 ARC Meeting will likely start at 7:00 pm and be an evening only session to review the project at 230 Lighthouse and two or three projects on the Consent Agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:28 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Taven M. Kinison Brown Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee 7